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Apple Issues Patches For 25 Security Holes

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the it's-much-better-now-trust-me dept.

TheCybernator writes "Apple today released software updates to plug more than two dozen security holes in its Mac OS X operating system and other software. The free patches are available via the Mac's built-in Software Update feature or directly from Apple's Web site. All told, today's batch fixes some 25 distinct security vulnerabilities, including a dangerous flaw present in the AirPort wireless devices built into a number of Apple computers, including the eMac, the iBook, iMac, Powerbook G3 and G4, and the Power Mac G4. Apple said computers with its AirPort Extreme wireless cards are not affected. Earlier this month, Apple released a software update to fix a vulnerability in its wireless router, the AirPort Extreme Base Station. That update and instructions on how to apply it are available at the link."

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  1. cue doodly piano music by stratjakt · · Score: 5, Funny

    Mac: Hi, I'm a mac!

    PC: And I'm a PC.

    Mac: Steve Jobs just plugged up all my holes

    PC: GOODNIGHT! (tapdances off stage)

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    1. Re:cue doodly piano music by CowTipperGore · · Score: 3, Funny

      Mac: Steve Jobs just plugged up all my holes Way to go. You've just taken all the Apple fanbois away from their keyboards, as they think about Steve Jobs plugging up their holes.
    2. Re:cue doodly piano music by Bullfish · · Score: 5, Funny

      My own take on one of those ads is the upgrade ad...

      First day, Mac approaches PC wearing hospital smock

      Mac: What's with the smock PC?
      PC: I have to upgrade for Vista. I'm a bit scared
      Mac: Okay, be cool. I'll send you flowers in the hospital.

      Next day: Robust looking PC stands there smiling while Mac runs up in panic.

      Mac: Hide me PC! Hide me!
      PC: Why, what's up?
      Mac: They want to upgrade me!!
      PC: Don't be afraid, look at me! Upgrading is great!
      Mac: You don't understand!!!

      Three guys run up, one shoots Mac dead while PC stands there stunned. Two of them drag off Mac. Third guy in natty sweater stands beside PC

      PC: Who are you?
      Mac: I'm Mac.

    3. Re:cue doodly piano music by Bat+Country · · Score: 3, Funny

      So you're saying the 1984 Macintosh commercial should have been a Logan's Run them instead?

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  2. but ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    those apples commercials tell me they don't have security issues?

  3. In other news... by c0d3h4x0r · · Score: 5, Funny

    Microsoft Issues Holes for 25 Security Patches

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  4. Re:Huh? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    It's "shouldn't have," not "shouldn't of". Jackass.

  5. Re:I'll tell you what's news: by mkiwi · · Score: 2, Funny

    I don't do IT, so maybe releasing 25 fixes at once can require 25 separate test cycles. Anybody care to enlighten me?
    Here's how it works where I work (IT and Software Engineering):

    1. Run MS auto update.
    2. See what breaks.
    3. Reinstall programs that are broken.
    4. Pray the user's outlook database is not larger than 2GB.
    5. ???
    6. ??????
    7. Whew. Only 300 more computers to go.

    Very simple yet suprisingly time consuming :-)